Effects of grip contraction with different finger recruitment and different wrist positions on dynamic medial elbow joint stability.
BACKGROUND Medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) injuries are increasing among baseball players. Flexor-pronator muscles, particularly the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS), are crucial for dynamic medial elbow stability. The FDS consists of superficial (third and fourth digits) and deep (second and fifth digits)...